What kind of home is 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS?

5 Birchett, TN23 4XS is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS sell for?

5 Birchett, TN23 4XS last sold for £240,000 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £60,000 in April 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS changed over time?

Across 3 sales between April 1999 and January 2024, 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS rose from £60,000 to £240,000, a change of £180,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS?

The current EPC rating for 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in December 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS?

5 Birchett, TN23 4XS has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in TN23 4XS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS use?

The latest EPC at 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS?

5 Birchett, TN23 4XS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS in?

5 Birchett, TN23 4XS sits in Ashford. It falls within the TN23 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS?

Police records around 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 64% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS?

The closest primary school to 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS is Ashford Oaks Community Primary School (552m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highworth Grammar School (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Birchett, TN23 4XS is Stour Close, 162m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Birchett, Ashford, TN23 4XS

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Birchett

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Birchett is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ashford (TN23 4XS). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £285,000 is 18.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£333/sq ft) was about 64% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £240,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2020

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Birchett, Ashford, TN23 4XS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Birchett has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 5 Birchett has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£240,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

23 January 2024Most recent
£240,000
+47.2%over 17 years
13 August 2006
£163,000
+171.7%over 7 years
22 April 1999
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in TN23 4XS: £220,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in TN23 4XS

On the street

Versus other Birchett homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 5 Birchett stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,582

Street avg £3,120

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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4 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Ashford district page.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Stour Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Ashford Oaks Community Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around TN23 4XS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for TN23 4XS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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